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Contracts Associate (1-3 years experience)

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
May 23, 2025
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. About the Role: We are seeking Contracts Professional to help oversee and manage contract administration duties and ensuring our complex contracts and in compliance with legal and company standards. What You Will Do - Key Job Elements Help lead the proposal efforts, negotiations, execution of modifications of existing and new contracts. Will correspond and interface with the customer daily for routine sole source / competitive procurement (ex: Technology development contracts) Coordinate all required approvals and notifications pursuant to Contract Administration Procedures and Company Standard Practices (SP). Participate and advise in in the preparation of quotations, bids and proposals. Draft Sales Orders, requests for estimates and all other required contract administration documentation corresponding with complexity listed above. Follow up on tracking on customer correspondence and issues Interface with internal and external customers to ensure prompt resolution of problems and effective day-to-day communication. Organize, track and input data to support department metrics and quality initiatives. Will work closely with senior level Contracts Administrator as a mentor. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / What you must have: Bachelor's Degree in business, Economics, International Studies, Supply Chain. Other bachelor's degrees or disciplines considered with experience. Juris Doctor, MBA a plus. 1-3years professional experience in contracts, procurement, or relevant discipline. Prior experience with Government contracting is strongly desired Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner. Reading, interpreting, drafting contractual language and documents. Must be able to multitask and function under tight deadlines. Knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARSrequired desired Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Works well in a team and independently. Great presentation skills a plus Additional Information: *This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)* Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime if required What We Offer: We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%) Educational Assistance 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.) On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.